Six of the world’s largest food and agribusiness companies have developed a new method to tackle deforestation and grassland conversion for soy crops in Brazil’s biodiversity-rich Cerrado region, which neighbours the Amazon.
The decision to prohibit terminology such as ‘veggie biltong’ and ‘plant-based meatballs’ in South Africa is polarising. Those working in the meat sector are ‘very pleased’, encouraging ‘swift and firm action’ against offenders. Plant-based stakeholders,...
A new flavour has been added to Mars Chocolate, Drinks and Treats’ (MCD&T) range of milk drinks: M&M’s Brownie. Elsewhere in the beverage sector, Carlsberg Group is trialling its fibre bottle at scale, and UK start-up Jamu Wild Water has developed...
Changing dietary patterns may help alleviate depression and anxiety, especially in individuals with comorbidity, according to a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
Nine in 10 UK shoppers would still buy sweets or chocolate if they weren’t on offer, yet most consumers think that less fat, sugar and salt in supermarket foods is a good idea.
The five food firms chosen for the prestigious European Innovation Council Accelerator reveals a commitment to solutions attempting to improve the resilience and sustainability of the food system, but a seperate report demostrates how Europe's start-up...
The global food price crisis will be the hot topic of discussion at the G7-World Bank food crisis meeting today and G7 Leaders’ Summit this weekend. Will action be taken to avert imminent catastrophe?
The Spanish dairy major has launched the second edition of its global incubation programme for cellular agriculture technologies in the dairy industry.
The Swiss flavours and fragrances company has leveraged its flavour-masking expertise to address the bitterness of Sweet Victory’s botanical-infused chewing gum for kids.
A team of scientists led by Dr Leonie Jahn from the Technical University of Denmark is collaborating with Diego Prado, head of research at Copenhagen’s two Michelin-starred restaurant Alchemist, to develop sustainable alt seafood through fermentation.
While The Coca-Cola Co.’s tolerance for underperforming brands and product launches that miss the mark has dropped dramatically in recent years, its appetite for “intelligent experimentation” has increased – underscoring the need for a structured yet...
Legally binding targets at EU and national level to reduce by 50% the use and the risk of chemical pesticides by 2030 have been proposed by the European Commission.
From fermented dairy proteins to cellular agriculture and molecular farming, Spanish dairy major Pascual has its finger on the pulse when it comes to innovation in next generation dairy. But why should a traditional dairy processor invest in this space?
Europe must diversify its raw material sourcing for fertiliser production, suggest industry experts. How else can regulators and businesses help mitigate the impacts of war on the sector?
FrieslandCampina’s Members’ Council has approved the sale of parts of its German consumer business, including five brands and three production facilities, to the German Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller.
Carlsberg Group is putting its new Fibre Bottle into a large-scale trial: with 8,000 bio-based and fully recyclable beer bottles being sampled across Western Europe.
Kellogg Company has unveiled a plan to separate its business into three stand-alone companies in a move that management says will increase focus behind growth opportunities.
Ireland today unveiled a new €1.5bn Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme that it says is ‘user friendly for farmers’ and will deliver ‘broader environmental and biodiversity benefits’. But the country’s farming union was warned it seems ‘likely to be...
DSM, Unilever and Google are among a number of global organisations who have contributed to a publication describing how to improve nutrition in the workplace.
Global snacking giant Mondelez says sustainability in business operations is much more important to food and beverage companies to achieve economic profitability than popular opinion currently dictates, urging firms to think in the long-term.
Unilever-owned mayonnaise brand Hellmann’s has joined forces with WRAP’s food waste campaign Guardians of Grub to launch a new platform to help UK hospitality and food service operators reduce food waste.
As consumer behaviour evolves, so too do brands working to align with these new demands. How are plant-based cheese and butter brands responding in order to appeal to increasingly health- and sustainability-focused shoppers? FoodNavigator investigates.
A study has been published suggesting that fish consumption can be linked to higher risk of melanoma. Eating fish has long been associated with a healthy diet, but should we be rethinking this belief?
We’ve observed a shake-up in alt dairy this month, with Oatly going ‘mini’ with its Barista offering. At the same time, the oat major is expanding its Barista product into supermarket chillers for the first time. Minor Figures is also making its foray...
As new research sheds light on how the ‘triple burden’ of malnutrition affects children in Southeast Asia, dairy producer FrieslandCampina says it is responding with ‘better and affordable’ products that target nutritional deficiencies in these populations.
The effects of the Ukraine-Russia war are being felt across the entire food industry in Europe, including in the retail sector. From the surging costs of refrigeration to managing shortages on-shelf, how is food retail most impacted by the conflict?
Retail sales in western Europe rose 19% to a record €2.4 billion in 2021, according the Good Food Institute, an NGO. But that doesn’t tell the whole picture in different countries.
As the globe looks to a post-COVID era and the hold of the global pandemic begins to abate, consumers’ demands for environmental consciousness and convenience remain, bringing new ice cream delivery and storage concepts to the frozen segment.
Tie-ups between plant-based retail brands and out-of-home operators are opening up new channel expansion opportunities for the category. This in turn is boosting availability and driving trial.
Moolec Science – which has developed a ‘molecular farming’ platform to produce plants that express animal proteins – is going public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)* in a deal expected to close later this year.
Eco-label group Foundation Earth has invited its competitors to a summit in order to build a harmonised approach and agree ‘one method and one label deployed at scale across the continent’.
The strategy follows the independent review of the food system carried out last year by Henry Dimbleby, founder of upmarket fast food chain Leon. It puts a focus on home-grown food, including strengthening supply chains and boosting food production.
Mondelēz International has generated consistent growth across its portfolio of biscuits, chocolate, cakes, and pastries, and will keep its focus on these categories as the company navigates current economic volatility, says Mondelēz International CEO...
Sustainable nutrition is key to the future of people and the planet. Providing it is an important opportunity for the food and beverage sector to engage with shoppers who are ever more focused on conscientious consumption, FoodNavigator hears.
What challenges do plant-based milk makers face in responding to human and planetary health? And how do they plan to evolve in the face of changing consumer demands? FoodNavigator investigates.
By René Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager
What challenges do food makers experience in minimising the impact of fouling? And how is an industry consortium focused on 'proteins on steel' combining practical and scientific approaches to help food manufacturers find real solutions?
Japanese conglomerate Teijin Limited has forged a partnership with Spanish distributor Emilio Peña SA (EPSA) to sell the highly nutritious BARLEYmax, which punches in with 15x more dietary fibre than rolled barley.
Ukraine is producing enough crops, but Russia’s Black Sea blockade is severely limiting how much it can export, according to Ukraine’s Deputy Minister for Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture. Is there a workaround?
A food system that is resilient to shocks and can help bring solutions to the climate crisis requires should be diversified, localised and deliver a ‘fairer’ distribution of value across the food chain, speakers at the Rural Policy Group annual conference...
JBS is often accused of indirectly sourcing cattle from unscrupulous Brazilian farmers who have illegally started fires in order to clear large areas of land.
Food and Drink Federation (FDF) UK has published a cross-government approach to ensure the sector continues to deliver consumer choice, affordability and tangible gains for the economy, while FDF Scotland applauds the sector's steps towards health.
It will be ‘very difficult, if not impossible’ for the EU to achieve the Global Methane Pledge without more action from meat and dairy industries, according to a new report.
